Integrated Systems for Air Conditioning and Production of Drinking Water – Preliminary Considerations. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Magrini, A.; Cattani, L.; Cartesegna, M.; Magnani, L.
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 75(2015)
• Page Start: 1659
• Page End: 1665
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: atmospheric water condensation -- air to water technology,; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.406
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: The water vapor condensation in the HVAC system chillers can be employed to increase the sustainable use of resources by using the condensed water for domestic consumption. Preliminary investigation on a design of an integrated HVAC system for the air conditioning of a hotel combined with water production is presented. The calculations are referred to the climatic conditions of the Arab Emirates coast. The preliminary calculations show that the produced water could be efficiently used for various destinations and, in some cases, its treatment could be finalized to produce drinking water.